‘Ground Zero' box office collections day 1 (Live): Emraan Hashmi's film mints Rs 29 lakhs so far on its opening day
Emraan Hashmi's latest thriller, 'Ground Zero,' had a lukewarm start at the box office, earning Rs 29 lakh on its first day, Friday, April 25, 2025. Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, the film has attracted limited attention on its opening day despite its intriguing storyline. The film's overall Hindi occupancy was recorded at just 4.71%, indicating that the audience turnout was lower than expected.
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Box Office Breakdown
According to the Sacnilk website, the film's collections on Day 1 have been underwhelming, with a majority of its earnings coming from major cities like Mumbai, NCR, and Pune. However, the overall performance is modest compared to other releases of the same genre. In terms of regional distribution, Mumbai and NCR showed a slightly better response, with the rest of the country seeing lower engagement.
Story and Cast
'Ground Zero' is based on the true story of BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, who led the operation that killed terrorist Rana Tahir Nadeem, also known as Ghazi Baba, in 2003. Emraan Hashmi plays the lead role of the officer, with Sai Tamhankar and Zoya Hussain also in significant roles.
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Early Reactions
The early reactions to the Emraan Hashmi starrer are quite mixed. One Twitter user wrote, 'Just watched #GroundZero and must say it is the most relevant reality of Kashmir! It's absolutely raw and deeply rooted in truth! This film showcases a true story of BSF's finest operations carried out in the past 50 years! I think every Indian needs to watch this!' Another review reads, '#GroundZero is an impactful film about the war against terrorism. So relevant in these testing times. The execution is devoid of any cinematic liberties. @emraanhashmi is outstanding in the lead role. #SaiTamhankar and #ZoyaHussain are worthwhile too. The screenplay is flawless.' A third early reaction reads, 'I have never seen such a realistic situation of Kashmir on the screen before! Ground Zero is one film that speaks aloud the reality! This is what makes it a must-watch for everyone! @emraanhashmi is terrific in his role. #GroundZero.'
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